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GY53 JEO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 JEO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 98,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,890 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,449 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,856 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Oct 2008 44,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,957 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,747 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 24,746 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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GY53 JEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY53 JEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY53 JEO registered?

GY53 JEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GY53 JEO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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